PM Modi, Amit Shah and JP Nadda to skip ‘Holi milan’ amid Coronavirus advisory

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not be participating in any ‘Holi milan’ programmes this year in view of Novel Coronavirus outbreak.

He cited experts’ advice to reduce mass gatherings to avoid the spread of the deadly virus. “Experts across the world have advised to reduce mass gatherings to avoid the spread of COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus. Hence, this year I have decided not to participate in any Holi Milan programme,” the Prime Minister tweeted.

Experts across the world have advised to reduce mass gatherings to avoid the spread of COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus. Hence, this year I have decided not to participate in any Holi Milan programme.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 4, 2020

JP Nadda tweeted

The world is battling COVID -19 Novel Corona Virus. The countries & medical fraternity are jointly making efforts to contain its spread. Keeping this in mind, this year, I will neither celebrate Holi nor organise Holi Milan.
Stay safe, Stay Healthy.

— Jagat Prakash Nadda (@JPNadda) March 4, 2020

Amit Shah tweeted

Holi is a very important festival for we Indians but in the wake of Coronavirus, i have decided not to participate in any Holi Milan celebration this year.

I also appeal everyone to avoid public gatherings and take a good care of yourself & your family.

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) March 4, 2020

The Union Health Ministry informed on Tuesday that six positive cases of the deadly Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported in India so far.

Global deaths due to coronavirus outbreak on Monday rose above 3,000 with the new count in China mainland rising to 2,912. The deadly virus, that originated in China late last year, continues to spread around the world and has infected more than 80,000 people. (ANI)